Development and Implementation of Pediatric ICU-based Mobility Guidelines: A Quality Improvement Initiative.

ABSTRACT: Critical illness results in physical impairments which may be mitigated by intensive care unit (ICU)-based early mobility. This initiative aimed to develop and implement ICU-based mobility guidelines for critically ill children.

Methods

A multidisciplinary team developed and implemented ICU-based mobility guidelines. Guideline implementation success was determined by comparing utilization of physical (PT) and occupational therapies (OT) and changes in functional status scale scores in preimplementation and postimplementation cohorts. The team also assessed barriers and adverse events.

Results

Thirty-four patients were identified preimplementation and 55 patients postimplementation. PT/OT consultation by 72 hours occurred in 44 (81.5%) of patients postimplementation compared t

SUBMITTER: Ames SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8143751 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature